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Hokkaido’s first zoo featuring popular animals.
In 1950, a moving zoo hosted by the Ueno Zoological Gardens from Tokyo was held in Sapporo. Due to its popularity, the “Maruyama Zoo” opened the next year in Hokkaido. It was initially a children’s park, but soon expanded with animals, and other venues. It is now a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
A popular exhibit is the “Polar Bear Pavilion”, featuring live polar bears swimming across water tunnels. The pool is divided into two sections featuring polar bears and seals respectively. If the timing is right, visitors can see polar bears stalking seals. The “Elephant House” allows visitors to see elephants swimming and live in their natural habitat. Various venues featuring visitors to have up close views of animals living in their natural habitat.
In the Asia zone, visitors can see red pandas, and Amur tigers. Other animals popular in zoos across the country living in spacious areas to their fullest. The animals are kept according to animal rights. If you want to see animals living their life like their natural habitat, this zoo is a must visit.
Polar Bear Pavilion featuring polar bears swimming up close. A popular venue.
See elephants living in a herd at the Elephant house. A spacious area lets viewers see animals living naturally.
The Snow Leopard jumping up rocks is a spectacle.
The Ezo flying squirrel is a native species. The zoo aims to preserve and increase their population. Lucky visitors can see their babies.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
Yes, the guide map includes English, Korean, and Chinese.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Only yearly passport holders are allowed to re-enter.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
SAPPORO CITY Wi-Fi is available all around the park.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes. The lockers are set at each park gate.
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